Process Technician

Cargill • Tampa, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Cargill is hiring a Process Technician for its Food Enterprise, which serves food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with ingredients and branded products. The role operates processing and packaging equipment and may provide backup for other plant production roles. The position is full-time, works on the second shift, and pays $20.00 per hour. Relocation is not included.

Requirements

• Have the right to work in the U.S. in a manner not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer.
• Be at least 18 years old to work in a production facility.
• Be able to perform physical job duties, including bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, while using personal protective equipment.
• Be able to work in elevated areas of 4 feet and above.
• Be able to operate machinery.
• Be able to understand and communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
• Have basic computer skills.
• Be able to work overtime, including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts, with advance notice.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a production or plant environment.
• Front-end loader experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing and packaging equipment and provide backup for other plant production roles.
• Monitor bag weights using the packaging-line scale.
• Collect samples and perform quality testing.
• Perform minor maintenance and troubleshoot equipment in the packaging department.
• Operate mobile equipment, including forklifts, sweepers, and front-end loaders.
• Use a computer in the processing office to monitor building equipment.
• Operate a forklift to empty hoppers, change out full Mini bulk bags, and load bulk pneumatic or dump trucks.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the assigned area and assist maintenance with preventive maintenance and repair work when required.
• Understand and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance.
• Health and wellness incentives.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Short-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed